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DC · Copper Age · 1988
Batman #423
DC · 1988
Noted for: Iconic Todd McFarlane cover
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What is Batman #423 worth?
The Batman #423 is a DC 1988 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $99 to $600. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $599.
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Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Batman #423 in context
Why collectors care
Batman #423 (1988) is famous for its Todd McFarlane cover, one of the most iconic and demanded Batman covers of the era. Heavy demand against a modest supply made it a notable Copper Age key.
How to identify it
The 1988 first printing is the key; the McFarlane cover was reprinted, and second and third printings exist that are worth far less. Confirm the printing in the indicia.
Common mistakes
Later printings are frequently sold at first-printing prices; check the indicia for the printing number. This is the main trap on this book.
Grade considerations
The cover shows spine and corner wear readily, and high demand plus a modest first-print supply makes high-grade first printings scarce and pricey.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Jun 30, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | $599 | $335 to $600 |
| CGC 7.0 | 1 | $235 | N/A |
| CGC 8.5 | 2 | $115 | $99 to $131 |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CGC 8.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Batman #423 value FAQ
What is Batman #423 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $99 to $600.
What grade sells most often for Batman #423?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $599.
What is the highest median grade for Batman #423?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the current sample at about $599. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Batman #423 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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